Archives for 4 May 2018

From 9 to 11 May researchers, scientists, practitioners and policy makers will gather in Port Elizabeth to explore how to address key tensions and opportunities arising from implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.
A three-day conference The Seedbeds of Transformation will bring together innovators from research, government, industry, NGOs and the media to explore the tensions and opportunities around implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. The meeting will draw on experts from across the continent.
“Seedbeds of Transformation: …

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The DA will write once again to the Higher Education and Training Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Cornelia September, requesting her to urgently summon the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to explain why thousands of students have still not received funding.
We have already written once to Ms September but no definite response has been received, while ANC members of the Committee were actually adamantly against having NSFAS appear.
The Nelson Mandela University and other colleges have been shut down, allegedly since Wednesday, as a result of being unable to buy …

The water situation is improving but still remain delicate. The main supply reservoir namely Chelsea , Motherwell, and Grassridge are stabilizing.
The Chelsea supply zone (Kabega, Rowallan Park, Sunridge, Morningside, Kragga Kamma) still continue to have low pressure supply.
The higher laying areas of Motherwell (Nu 8 and 9) continue to have low pressure and no water.
Despatch Reservoir Hills and Khayamnandi - This area does not have water at all and water tankers are being deployed into this area.
Bethelsdorp reservoir supply zone (West End, Heath Park and Cleary Park - This zone …

After weathering many months of extreme drought in the Western Cape, it may seem like wishful thinking to start prepping your home for heavy winter rains. Climatologists, however, are predicting a likely transition from the currently weak La Niña conditions (bringing rainfall to the central parts of SA) to an ENSO-neutral state. This could bring heavier winter rainfall to the Western Cape than has been seen in several years.
“Climate change means weather extremes, which is certainly what we’ve been experiencing in the Cape over the last decade,” says Schalk van der Merwe, franchisee of the …

Spar Ladies Race time - tomorrow morning early. The media accreditation came with some goodies and Bubbly - now who can I give the bubbly to?
Leave a comment below and a reason compelling enough and I will consider handing over my ill-gotten gains!
#sparladiesrace #spar #portelizabeth #champagne #running #alanstraton #straton #mype #ladies - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. …

UITENHAGE: The South African Police Service in Uitenhage are warning the community to be cautious of an online advertisement that is currently being circulated on a well-known website, advertising a three bed room flat in Winterhoek Drive, Uitenhage for the amount of R4 200-00 per month. Several potential clients have fallen victim to this scam already in the last few days after they have deposited the R4 200-00 in a fraudulent account.
Community members must think twice before making any payments. Only pay when you have physically inspected and interacted with the landlord. Avoid any …

Four more taxi groups board IPTS bus: Two branches of the Uncedo Taxi Association for the Uitenhage and Port Elizabeth districts, as well as the Uitenhage District Association and the Uitenhage Taxi Association, signed memorandums of agreement with the metro yesterday. Advocate Fezile Gaushe ...
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Two women die in head-on crashes: Two women died yesterday following head-on collisions in separate accidents in Nelson Mandela Bay. The first accident in Uitenhage saw a woman killed at about 7.30am on Rooihoogte Road. Three hours later, another woman was killed on …

Chad gets 6 black rhinos: PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) — Six critically endangered black rhinos are being transported from South Africa to Chad, restoring the species to the country in north-central Africa nearly half a century after it was wiped out there. African Parks ...
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World briefs: U.S. accuses China of directing blinding lasers at American military aircraft in Djibouti: Islanders would be offered residence on two neighboring islands. Chad gets 6 rhinos nearly 50 years after losing the species PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa — Six critically …

Roadworks on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch: Eastern Cape, 4 May 2018: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that roadworks is scheduled to take place on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch from Monday, 7 May 2018 to Friday, 11 May 2018. The planned traffic accommodation is as follows: On Monday, 7 May the left-hand side lane between Spondo Road and Johnson Road will be closed when travelling from Port Elizabeth towards Despatch, once the works in this section have been completed the left-hand side will be opened and the …

University Advisory - 3 May 2018: The University is committed in its efforts to continue with its activities, whilst acknowledging that there have been disruptions to normal academic programmes and general work flow. The serving of the interdict is one of the mechanisms to help ensure the safety of our staff and students.
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University update - 3 May: The Vice-Chancellor and executive management members received a formal petition from the SRC at a meeting this afternoon to which the University has committed to respond to within 48 hours. The …

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Bethelsdorp, in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth is home to one of the oldest heritage sites in the Eastern Cape. The old Van Der Kemp Kloof church, now known as the The Bethelsdorp Congregational Church, is nearly 215 years old. It was established as a settlement by a Dutch missionary, Johann Van der Kemp and became the first organised settlement in the Algoa Bay area
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Highlands Park to be officially crowned NFD champions on Sunday: The first matter on the table is who goes to the promotion-relegation play-offs along with Jomo Cosmos‚ and the second is which one of four clubs will be relegated along with Mthatha Bucks. Updated log after Round 29. For more on the NFD, go to https://t ...
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Family agrees to bury Akhumzi Jezile in Joburg: A last-ditch attempt by the Jezile royal family in Mthatha to move the funeral of late television star Akhumzi Jezile to Eastern Cape failed yesterday. An emotionally charged meeting between …

New champ will be crowned in Madibaz Open: Rudi van Niekerk (left) will be the favourite to lift the title in the Madibaz Open squash tournament this weekend in the absence of defending champion Gary Wheadon (right). The tournament starts at the Nelson Mandela University south campus tomorrow. Photo: Fabian Smith A new men’s champion will be crowned in the Madibaz Open squash tournament when the annual championship takes place in Port Elizabeth from tomorrow to Sunday. Held at the Nelson Mandela University’s south campus, another strong entry has been lined up for this annual event …